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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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âKey limes donât provide much peel, so sometimes I cheat and use regular limesâfor the peel onlyâin these bites. If you can wait, these are even better the next day.â âJoni Larsen, Wellington, Utah Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar |
2 teaspoons key lime juice |
2 teaspoons grated key lime peel |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts |
icing: |
2 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/4 cup key lime juice |
1 teaspoon grated key lime peel |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lime juice and peel. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts.
2. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly.
3. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
4. In a small bowl, combine the icing ingredients. Dip cookies in icing; allow excess to drip off. Place on a wire rack; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
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